Space Heroes Universe Trading Card Game launching in Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Australia – November 27th 2013 – Bubble Gum Interactive, the award-winning developer of family-friendly social and mobile games, today announced the upcoming launch of its Space Heroes Universe Trading Card Game, as part of a collaboration with leading Australian distributor Banter Toys & Collectibles.

The first licensed merchandise based on the acclaimed kids online game, the Battle Cards will launch in 3,000 retailers across Australia and New Zealand for back-to-school January 2014; with Banter strategically targeting stores located close by to online players.

With the first series of cards aimed initially at the passionate, existing Space Heroes player base, a key feature in every pack will be a special code card gamers can use to redeem 30 limited edition virtual items to collect and play in-game.

And with over 100 other cards to find, including rare and ultra rare cards, Space Heroes fans can also play as their favourite characters from the game and cartoon, and assemble a deep collection of characters and cool elements featured throughout the virtual world.

“Space Heroes resonates with our fans thanks to its captivating story of intrepid heroes exploring the galaxy in search of the dastardly Lord Shadowbot” said Phil Mason, CEO, Bubble Gum Interactive “These totally epic battle cards give our fans the chance to discover more of the story as they face off with their friends with a fun and frantic TCG.”

Space Heroes Universe stands out from other virtual worlds, with a true focus on storytelling. With a passionate team of writers, the game world has already grown into a transmedia franchise encompassing virtual world, mobile games and animated cartoons.

“We’ve watched the expansion of Space Heroes Universe both here in Australia and overseas and have been impressed by their user growth” said Kris Thompson, National Sales Director at Banter Toys & Collectibles. “We look forward to taking the first Series trading cards to retail and expanding from that into additional SKU’s as the product finds its audience”.

Production and Multiplatform Integration is being handled on behalf of Banter by Sydney based Multiplatform studio, Kryptyx Entertainment, under Executive Producer Ben Gage. “A deep interactive world with a strong heroes vs villains character base is compelling for the tween set; more so if it can be extended into scaleable product with digital integration” said Gage. “Space Heroes lends itself to awesome merchandise, and we look forward to passionate players discovering the trading cards and code redemption features inside the virtual world, and empowering them to then go get it for themselves at a store close by”.

Much more than a virtual world, Space Heroes Universe lets kids create their own Space Hero and embark on an epic story-driven intergalactic adventure. Over 2 million players from around the world have signed up for adventure. In the free-to-play game, kids can personalise their hero, adopt virtual pet Kritterz, make new friends and explore an ever expanding galaxy full of quests, adventure and fun. Rated E for Everyone and certified kidSAFE+, Space Heroes Universe is a hit with kids and parents, having secured Creative Child Magazine’s 2012 Game of the Year as well as the Mom’s Choice Awards Silver Medal and a Parent’s Choice Approved Award.

Kids can strap on their jetpacks, fire up their starjets and blast off for adventure at www.spaceheroes.com

Ice Hero Card – Space Heroes Universe

Naut Interceptor Card – Space Heroes Universe

Ice Hero Card – Space Heroes Universe

Rex Kritter Card – Space Heroes Universe

About Bubble Gum Interactive

Bubble Gum Interactive is an independent games and entertainment studio headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established to create compelling and engaging multi-platform gaming experiences, the studio produces story-driven mobile games, virtual worlds and animated cartoons. The multi-award winning Space Heroes Universe! virtual world is played by kids from over 100 countries. Our mobile games include Jetpack Jinx and Cake Bake Blitz, both of which have reached the top trending charts on Google Play and the AppStore. Discover more at www.bubbleguminteractive.com.

About Banter Toys & Collectibles

Banter Toys & Collectibles are a leading distributor of licensed entertainment toys and collectibles in Australia and New Zealand.

OMG! WHY DO THEY HAVE TO BE IN ONLY THOSE TWO COUNTRIES HOW ON EARTH ARE OTHERS SUPPOSSED TO GET THEM! THEY CAN JUST PAY LIKE ABOUT £1000000 OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND JUST FOR A SMALL LITTLE SPACE HEROES TRADING CARD! WHAT LOSERS OMG!